Author: M O'Sullivan

On Saturday 9th August, Lagan Valley Orienteers is hosting The Original Mourne Seven Sevens Challenge Walk and Race – our biggest fundraiser of the year. As you may know, the Seven Sevens is no ordinary challenge – it’s an 18-mile trek across all seven Mourne peaks over 700 metres, with over 2,500 metres of climbing. Alongside the walkers, we team up with BARF to host the 7x7s Mountain Race, a highlight of the NI Mountain Running Championships. It’s a fantastic day out with a buzzing atmosphere, and we’d love you to be part of it. But here’s the reality: we can’t do it without volunteers. We’re looking for LVO Read More …

Are you aged 12–18 (born 2007–2013), a member of an NIOA club, and keen to improve your orienteering skills? Our friendly coaches offer tailored training to help you grow — and as a squad member, you’ll get: ✅ Subsidised squad hoodie & T-shirt ✅ Priority invites to coaching weekends (Fermanagh, Hawkshead & more) ✅ Eligibility to compete for Northern Ireland at the Junior Inter Regional Competition (JIRC) 🤩And what’s even better, it’s free to join! 💪Train regularly, aim high, and be part of something great! 📍 Apply now via juniors@lvo.org.uk

Congratulations to LVO’s Paul Pruzina who will represent Ireland at the World Orienteering Championships 2025 in Kuopio, Finland 7-12 July. We know he’ll do us very proud. Best of luck Paul!

Huge congratulations to LVO’s James Ewart! James has been selected to attend the Junior Regional Orienteering Squads (JROS) training camp in Deeside from 20–26 July! This prestigious camp is for top-performing M/W16s who have excelled at the British Orienteering Championships and JK races — and James has certainly earned his spot! Best of luck, James — we’re all cheering you on! #Orienteering #JROS #LVOpride #FutureChampion

Join us Sunday 29 June, 11am–12:30pm at Tollymore Forest Park for fun family orienteering training! 🌟 Discover the adventure with Lagan Valley Orienteers! Sign up directly here: https://forms.office.com/r/7rv2X15vCs #RunningWild #FamilyAdventure #Orienteering #LVO #GetOutside

LAST CHANCE! WEE8 Entries at Belvoir Forest close TOMORROW (Tuesday 24 June at 19:00) for the 8th Wednesday Evening Event (WEE) of the year! Date: Wednesday 25 June Location: Belvoir Forest Starts: Anytime between 6.30pm – 7.30pm Enter now via the link or QR Code: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15724 Full event details: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/wee-8-25/ Tag your crew, bring your friends, and let’s kick off the WEE season with a bang! Entry on the Day is still possible, but it costs more and map availability isn’t guaranteed.

Entries are now open for WEE8 at Belvoir Forest! Full event details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/wee-8-25/ Follow the link or scan the QR Code to go straight to SIEntries: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15724 Remember you can bring friends for free! Sign them up here: https://forms.office.com/r/ueLGiEt1Xf

Join us Sunday 29 June, 11am–12:30pm at Tollymore Forest Park for fun family orienteering training! 🏃‍♀️ Perfect for kids (P4+) & their grown-ups 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Get active, build confidence & explore nature 💸 Only £3 per child / £10 max per family 📧 Younger kids? Email juniors_families@lvo.org.uk Discover the adventure with Lagan Valley Orienteers: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/running-wild-jun-25/ Sign up by midnight Wednesday 25 June – don’t miss out: https://forms.office.com/r/7rv2X15vCs #RunningWild #FamilyAdventure #Orienteering #LVO #GetOutside

LAST CHANCE! WEE7 Entries at Lady Dixon Park close TOMORROW (Tuesday 17 June at 19:00) for the 7th Wednesday Evening Event (WEE) of the year! Date: Wednesday 18 June Location: Lady Dixon Park, Belfast Starts: Anytime between 6.30pm – 7.30pm Enter now via the link or QR Code: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15723 Full event details: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/wee-7-25/ Tag your crew, bring your friends, and let’s kick off the WEE season with a bang! Entry on the Day is still possible, but it costs more and map availability isn’t guaranteed.

Entries are now open for WEE7 at Lady Dixon! Full event details can be found here: https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/wee-7-25/ Follow the link or scan the QR Code to go straight to SIEntries: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=15723 Remember you can bring friends for free! Sign them up here: https://forms.office.com/r/8u7YUFp1Cg